**COOKING CHANNEL JUNE 2012
HIGHLIGHTS**
COOKING CHANNEL KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH ‘THE CULINARY
ADVENTURES OF BARON AMBROSIA’
PLUS ‘Easy Chinese’ Season Two Launch, All-New Episodes
of ‘Roadtrip with G Garvin’& Food People Everywhere Can Visit
CookingChannelTV.com for Summer’s Most Unique Dishes and Tips
NEW YORK – May 18, 2012
– Cooking Channel embarks on yet another exciting and unusual culinary
journey this summer with a new series, a season premiere and countless episodes
of fan-favorite shows. Beginning with, the one-of-a-kind summer odyssey,
Baron Ambrosia, the Culinary Ambassador to the Bronx, takes viewers on a
wild ride to discover America’s unsung heroes of culinary excellence in The Culinary Adventures of Baron Ambrosia on Friday, June 1st at
10pmET/7pmPT. Ching-He Huang returns for a second season of Easy
Chinese uncovering hidden gems in New York and Los Angeles and then putting
her own twist on Chinese dishes beginning Saturday, June 2nd at
8:30pmET/5:30pmPT. Continuing the cross-country trek, G. Garvin
leaves no stones unturned in his quest to find the hottest, most delicious spots
in the country in new episodes of Roadtrip with G. Garvin on Tuesdays
at 9pmET/6pmPT. Staying in the summer spirit, Cooking Channel serves up
themed episodes during Grilling Week Sunday, June 3rd – Saturday
June 9th from 8-11pmET/5-8pmPT kicking off with BBQ Unwrapped
on Sunday, June 3rd at 8pmET/5pmPT. Viewers
can also visit CookingChannelTV.com
for unique takes on summer dishes and tips on how to throw a perfect outdoor
bash. Join the Cooking Channel conversation on Twitter
and Facebook.
SERIES PREMIERE
The Culinary Adventures of Baron Ambrosia: Premiering
Friday, June 1st at 10pmET/7pmPT
Baron Ambrosia, the
self-proclaimed ‘Culinary Ambassador to the Bronx’, uses his eccentric cinematic
persona to take culinary consciousness to a whole new level. His discerning
palate and passion for flavor leads him beyond his backyard, discovering
America’s unsung heroes of culinary excellence in cities-less-traveled. Along
the way, the Baron finds himself tangled in stories of mystery, comedy and
intrigue. Get recipes and behind-the-scenes photos from all The Baron’s
travels at CookingChannelTV.com.
·
Premiering
Friday, June 1st at 10pmET/7pmPT – SERIES PREMIERE!
“The Just Desserts of P.T.
Barnum”
After finding a treasure map
hidden in a haunted carousel, Baron makes his way through Bridgeport, CT in
search of P.T. Barnum’s tasty treasure. With circus ghosts close on his heels,
Baron explores the world of Peruvian ceviche, enjoys some Haitian oxtail, and
catches a ride on a food truck filled with Jamaican jerk chicken.
·
Premiering
Friday, June 8th at 10pmET/7pmPT
“Scent of a Baron”
In order to woo the lovely
Tsarina, Maiden of the Sea, Baron must gather all of the greatest fragrances
that Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, has to offer. First stop is Pirosmani, where he
captures the seductive scent of Georgian lamb stew. But just when he thinks he’s
got it made, he finds his arch-nemesis Burgomiester Burger stealing recipes from
all of the best local restaurants. With Uzbek noodle soup and Russian meat pie
still on his list of fragrances to gather, Baron must figure out how to defeat
Burgomiester Burger, save the restaurants and still have time to win the girl.
·
Premiering
Friday, June 15th at 10pmET/7pmPT
“Oh, Little Witch of
Bethlehem”
Something is amiss in Bethlehem,
PA. After a long, foodless journey, Baron and his trusty camel find themselves
in a town where the people are fearful and the restaurants are closed. A hungry
Baron searches out El Salvadorian pupusas, only to learn that an evil witch,
Dona Sofrito, has cursed the town; any restaurant unwilling to satisfy her
endless appetite will get turned into a Radical Taco, a souless fast food joint.
Baron gathers strength from a Syrian raw meat dish, and in the end, must face
Dona in the ultimate showdown armed only with his wit, stew burgers, and a very
powerful cheese.
·
Premiering
Friday, June 22nd at 10pmET/7pmPT
“The Stomach Rumble of Baltimore,
MD”
Ah, to be young and in love!
Baron and his best girl, Shanaye, couldn’t be happier… until Shanaye’s jealous
ex-boyfriend JW gets out of jail. Baron is oblivious to the threat, engrossed
in Ethiopian specialties and Korean soup, but JW is out for blood and finally
catches up to the lovebirds as they enjoy BBQ Bill’s infamous ribs. BBQ Bill
sets up a game of crab roulette, with Baron and JW going head to head in a
deadly crab-filled battle for the love of Shanaye.
Special guest-star John
Waters!
SEASON PREMIERE
Easy
Chinese
·
Premiering
Saturday, June 2nd at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT – Chinatown Unexpected”
Ching
heads out to Flushing’s Chinatown where she explores mysterious food enclaves
and creates some Flushing-inspired eats: Zhajiang Bao, Sichuan Tofu Gan and Warm Celery Salad.
·
Premiering
Saturday, June 9th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT – “Use Your Noodle”
The
almighty Chinese noodle gets red carpet treatment as Ching explores a variety of
Chinese noodles and the ways they are eaten. On her list: Hot and Sour
Fresh Noodles with Zucchini and Shiitake and Black Bean Ho Fun with Crisp
Pastrami.
·
Premiering
Saturday, June 16th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT – “Hollywood Cocktail
Party”
Ching
helps her friend, Phil Rosenthal, prepare Chinese-inspired finger foods for a
party he’s throwing for his wife’s birthday. Her party menu includes
Lemon Smash, Longevity Noodles, Seafood and Chive Dumplings, Mini Taiwanese Meatballs and a Spicy Lychee
Tequila Gimlet to wash it all down.
·
Premiering
Saturday, June 23rd at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT – “LA’s Late Night Eats”
After
Ching scours the City of Angels to find the best Chinese offerings in the vast
Los Angeles late-night street eats scene, she shares her own nighttime munchies
recipes including Formosa Sticky Ribs, Ching’s Midnight Dan Dan
Noodles, and Spicy Oyster Omelet “Tacos”.
·
Premiering
Saturday, June 30th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT – “Little Taiwan”
Ching discovers food from her youth at Monterey Park’s
Little Taiwan and explores the differences between Taiwanese food and other
forms of Chinese cuisine. She then gives a sweet taste of nostalgia with her
Oat Congee with Fried Eggs and Scallions, Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, and Railroad Pork Chop.
Get authentic Chinese recipes at www.CookingChannelTV.com/chinese.
FEATURED SERIES
Roadtrip with G.
Garvin
·
Premiering
Sunday, June 3rd at 9pmET/6pmPT – “Houston”
G heads to the largest city in Texas for
a reminder of what true barbecue is. He makes pit stops at Tin Roof BBQ &
Steaks, The Original Kolache Shoppe and Pitmaker.
·
Premiering
Tuesday, June 12th at 9pmET/6pmPT – “Austin”
With a saying like "Keep Austin Weird,"
G. dives head first into the young and hip local food scene to see what makes it
so special. G. visits one of Austin’s food trucks, Tenderland, makes stop at
Hoover's Soular Food Trailer and whips up specialties at Frank Restaurant.
·
Premiering
Tuesday, June 19th at 9pmET/6pmPT – “Asheville”
Rather than visiting multiple restaurants
G. uses the local scene to get inspired. He picks up ingredients from the Chop
Shop Butchery, Blue Water Seafood, a local farmers market, and even the local
brewery Green Man before cooking up some of his very own recipes.
ON-AIR SPECIAL
Hidden Eats,
USA
Premiering Sunday, June 24 at
8pmET/5pmPT
From a back-alley diner that
serves up the most authentic Japanese bento box in Fargo, N.D. to the empanada
gem hidden in the back of a laundry mat in Charleston, S.C., Hidden Eats,
USA is the guide to the most unexpected and off-the-beaten-path eateries
across America. Host Aarti Sequeira will find ethnic home cooking far
away from home and help navigate menus that might otherwise take a six-month
culinary course to figure out.
ON-AIR THEME WEEK
Grilling Week (Sunday, June 3rd – Saturday June 9th from 8-11pmET/5-8pmPT)
Premiere episodes include:
·
BBQ
Unwrapped:
Premiering Sunday,
June 3rd at 8pmET/5pmPT
·
Roadtrip with G.
Garvin:
Premiering Sunday, June 3rd at 9pmET/6pmPT –
“Houston”
·
Throwdown: Rematch on the
Grill:
Premiering Monday, June
4th at 9pmET/6pmPT
·
Eat
St.:
Premiering Tuesday,
June 5th at 8pmET/5pmPT – “Monster
Menus”
·
The
Culinary Adventures of Baron Ambrosia: Premiering Friday, June 8th at
10pmET/7pmPT – “Scent of a Baron”
·
Easy
Chinese:
Premiering Saturday, June 9th at 8:30pmET/5:30pmPT – “Use Your
Noodle”
PREMIERE
EPISODES
A Cook’s Tour
Premiering Sunday, June
3rd at 8am ET/ 5am PT – “Food
Tastes Better with Sand between Your Toes”
Premiering Sunday, June
10th at 8am ET/ 5am PT – “No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street”
Premiering Sunday, June
17th at 8am ET/ 5am PT – “A Mystical World”
Premiering Sunday, June
24th at 8am ET/ 5am PT – “How to be a Carioca”
Eat St.
Premiering Tuesday, June
5th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT – “Monster
Menus”
Premiering Tuesday, June
12th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT – “Nomadic
Nosh”
Premiering Tuesday, June
19th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT – “Fries
& Dolls”
Premiering Tuesday, June
26th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT – “Purple
Carrots”
Food(ography)
Premiering Thursday, June
14th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT – “Sandwiches”
Premiering Thursday, June
14th at 8:30pm ET/ 5:30pm PT – “NYC”
Premiering Thursday, June
21st at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT – “Las Vegas”
Premiering Thursday, June
21st at 8:30pm ET/ 5:30pm PT – “Restaurants”
Premiering Thursday, June
28th at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT – “Cakes & Cookies”
Premiering Thursday, June
28th at 8:30pm ET/ 5:30pm PT –
“Pies”
French Food at
Home
Premiering Saturday, June
2nd at 12pm ET/ 9am PT – “Girls Dinner”
Premiering Saturday, June
9th at 12pm ET/ 9am PT – “Reunion Food”
Premiering Saturday, June
16th at 12pm ET/ 9am PT – “Around the Bordeaux Dinner Table”
Premiering Saturday, June
23rd at 12pm ET/ 9am PT – “Dinner from the Potager”
Premiering Saturday, June
30th at 12pm ET/ 9am PT – “Salt & Pepper”
The Perfect
3
Premiering Saturday, June
2nd at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT – “Indian”
Premiering Saturday, June
9th at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT – “Fish”
Premiering Saturday, June
16th at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT – “Lasagna”
Premiering Saturday, June
23rd at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT – “Brunch”
Premiering Saturday, June
30th at 2:30pm ET/ 11:30am PT – “Cheesecake”
Unique
Eats
Premiering Sunday, June
10th at 10:00pm ET/ 7:00pm PT – “Nostalgic Noshes”
Premiering Sunday, June
17th at 10:00pm ET/ 7:00pm PT – “Romantic Spots”
Premiering Sunday, June
24th at 10:00pm ET/ 7:00pm PT – “Global”
DIGITAL CONTENT
Across the Country in 50 State Dishes
Travel across the country on CookingChannelTV.com and get a
taste of each state’s most iconic dish. From spicy fish tacos in California to
Rhode Island’s famous frozen lemonade, taste them all and find out what Cooking
Channel fans in each state voted best state dish. Content available June 15 on
CookingChannelTV.com.
10 Summer Desserts From Hedy Goldsmith
Hedy Goldsmith, 2012 James Beard award finalist and
executive pastry chef at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in Miami, brings her
culinary genius to CookingChannelTV.com. Hedy focuses on simple, straightforward
flavors, balancing sweet and savory in her dessert recipes. Get her recipes for
Frozen
Peanut Butter Pie Pops, Key
Lime Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches, Old
School Double Crust Blueberry Pie and more at CookingChannelTV.com.
Cooking Channel has the best
recipes, tips, how-to's and inspiration to keep viewers satisfied all season
long. Cooking Channel serves up all the classic dishes from fan-favorite chefs,
including Giada’s easy
grilled chicken, Kelsey’s perfect
peach pie, Chuck’s finger-licking baby
back ribs and more. We’re also serving up new twists on grilling favorites,
like grilling
recipes from around the world and mouthwatering
mojito recipes. Viewers can try their hand at BBQ with the regional guide
that guarantees authentic flavors, and also get healthy grilling recipes. Fire
up the grill, mix up a margarita and get ready for warmer weather. Highlights
include: Best
Burgers and Grilled Main Dishes, Easy
Summer Side Dishes, Top
Dessert Recipes , Best
Drinks and Cocktails and Healthy Seasonal Recipes.
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